Reality show-inspired Wisconsin author, Ticketmaster antitrust investigation

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We talk to a Wisconsin author who wrote her new novel inspired by on her time on a reality show. Then, a music writer joins us to shed more light on how a failed Taylor Swift concert ticket sale opened up an antitrust investigation into Ticketmaster.

Featured in this Show

  • Blair Braverman: From reality show to fiction

    A Wisconsin sled-dog musher talks about how her experience on a reality competition show informed her new novel.

  • Why Ticketmaster is under antitrust investigation following Taylor Swift debacle

    The justice department has opened an antitrust investigation into Ticketmaster after its failed attempt to sell tickets to Taylor Swift’s upcoming tour. We talk to a music writer who is covering the story to learn more about how it got to this point and what could be next.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Blair Braverman Guest
  • Justin Curto Guest

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